Seymour Land Conservation Trust to hold beautification of Legion Pool park

Tea at Griffin Hospital in Derby to benefit Valley Breast Health Care Fund

DERBY - Calling all tea lovers! 
The Women’s Health Initiative invites the community to its Annual Tea Fundraiser from 2-4 p.m. April 22 at Griffin Hospital.

The Tea is open to everyone - men and women, wives and husbands, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters. 

The event will feature a sophisticated assortment of teas and savory foods and participants are encouraged to wear their favorite hat for a parade where the person with the best hat will be awarded a prize. 

There will also be door prizes and raffles.

The cost is $30 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Valley Breast Health Care Fund, which aims to ensure that no person, regardless of age or socio-economic condition, is denied screening mammograms or diagnostic testing for breast cancer, or financial assistance with diagnosed breast cancer related services such as wigs, transportation and groceries.


Reserve your seat by contacting Nancy at 203-734-6945 or nvbv@hotmail.com or Dorothy at 203-233-7639 or dott.g@hotmail.com.
Donations are also welcome.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

The Women's Health Initiative is comprised of members of the community working toward a common goal of addressing and improving women's health issues.
This year’s event is co-chaired by Patricia Tarasovic and Kate Cosgrove.
The Initiative also includes co-chair Dr. Stephanie Wain, Darlene Breving, Cary Carpino, Christine Cooper, Dolores Chew, Dorothy Gandy, Antoinetta Hallett, Lisa Kechijian, Peggy Marlowe, Frank Michaud, Lisa McEachern, and Nancy Valentine. Membership is open to all interested persons.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

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Newsletter: SVDP in Derby makes Easter bright, 'Queen' visits Seymour

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features Queen Elizabeth I visiting Seymour, St. Vincent De Paul distributing Easter goodies in Derby, and more.

Thanks for reading!

Patti and Ralph

Capitol Conversation with Valley lawmakers slated in Shelton

SHELTON - The New Haven Manufacturers Association and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a Capitol Conversation with the Valley Legislative Delegation April 4.
The event will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. at PerkinElmer, 710 Bridgeport Ave. 

From a Facebook event page:

"Due to the security requirements at PerkinElmer, advance registration is required for this event. No walk-ins will be permitted.

"With the Legislative session in Hartford in full swing, please join us for a conversation with the members of our local Valley Legislative Delegation about the status of the state budget and other issues impacting the Valley business community. Legislators are reaching out to hear from you about your priorities. 

"This special forum will be held in the new Conference Center at PerkinElmer in Shelton. Although free to attend, due to security requirements pre-registration is required (no walk-ins)."
"Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Free to attend."